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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

Which of the following statements best describe the temperature dependence of resistances of Cu and Si in the temperature range 27° to 127°C.

  1. A Linear decrease for both Cu and Si
  2. B Linear increase for both Cu and Si
  3. C Linear decrease for Cu and exponential increase for Si
  4. D Linear increase for Cu and exponential decrease for Si
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(D) Linear increase for Cu and exponential decrease for Si

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Copper (Cu): As a metal, its resistance increases linearly with temperature because rising heat causes lattice ions to vibrate more, hindering the flow of electrons. Silicon (Si): As a semiconductor, its resistance decreases exponentially because heat provides enough energy to…